Phra Upakhut,
a deity much worshipped in
Myanmar, where he is
known as
Shin U Pagok (fig.),
is here represented
wearing a hat in the form of a
giant
lotus
leaf, whilst the
pedestal he is seated on has images of lotuses, fish,
crabs,
and shrimps, which refers to his
role as guardian of the waters. Besides this, the base
also has the
depiction of a gold bag on it,
suggestion that he is in Thailand
also regarded as a kind of wealth god.
Notice also
the two water pots and the
nagas on the
structure in the back, objects and mythical animals
related to water.
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